The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, will collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revise the definition of “Waters of the United States (WOTUS).”…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
…These measures parallel the intrastate quarantine that CDFA established on February 13, 2025. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of citrus greening to non-infested areas of the United…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…conversation also touched on the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza on California dairies, leading to a ban on dairy exhibitions. The conversation also touched on the potential impact of…
The Stretch Run for Western Mountain Snowpack Season
DepositPhotos image How do Western mountains look regarding snowpack accumulations and potential Spring and Summer water supplies with season’s end approaching? Rod Bain reports. The Stretch Run for Western Mountain…
American Agriculture History Minute: Different Strains of Plants Developed
…he’s best known for improving the common Irish potato. His potato was introduced in the United States in 1871, later nicknamed the Idaho potato. He sold his right to that…
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association has rebranded to the Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) to better represent and advocate for all stakeholders in the tree nut industry, including…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
…end drought coverage, D3 and D4, concentrated primarily in the western U.S. In terms of translating this to agricultural crops and commodities covered in drought across the contiguous 48 states,…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
…CDFA established on February 13, 2025. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of citrus greening to non-infested areas of the United States. The specific changes to the quarantined…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…of the United States.” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agencies will move quickly to ensure that a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…among young farmers, such as diversifying into cheese making. Infrastructure challenges. Lorrie and Nick also discuss the hay market, noting that 2023 was tough for dairies and predicting a slow…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-07-25
…developments affecting the agricultural industry. They cover the challenges posed by California’s erratic weather on crop production, specifically almonds and raisins, and the rebranding of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-06-25
…United Egg Producers, on the significance of cooperation between poultry and dairy industries in combating high path avian flu. The conversation between the hosts further delves into the mutations of…
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
DepositPhotos image A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…hoped that Canada and Mexico, the United States’ top two trading partners, could persuade the administration to delay or reconsider the tariffs, which would impact over $918 billion worth of…